Paralympics and Olympics

Australian wheelchair racer Angie Ballard has criticized the Paris 2024 Paralympics organizers for neglecting the needs of para-athletes, highlighting issues with venue accessibility and warm-up arrangements. She advocates for more involvement of individuals with lived experiences in decision-making processes related to the Games. Meanwhile, the significance of the Paralympics logo, known as the Agitos, symbolizes motion and unity among athletes with physical disabilities, while its distinct design serves legal purposes to differentiate it from the Olympic rings. Additionally, discussions surrounding the differences between the Paralympics and Special Olympics are emphasized, noting their focus on different disability categories. In a lighter moment, Italian sprinter Alessandro Ossola proposed to his girlfriend at the Stade de France, turning a disappointing race result into a memorable personal milestone. Finally, Professor Brett Smith is campaigning for equal access to physical education for disabled children in the UK, stressing the need for a cultural change in schools to support their participation in sports.